Turkish Client Visits Shandong Lutong for Inspection and Negotiations, Exploring New Opportunities for Drive Axle Cooperation

Recently, Mr. Mustafa, a client from a renowned Turkish enterprise in the engineering machinery and defense machinery sectors, specially visited Shandong Lutong Drive Axle Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Shandong Lutong") for a two-day on-site inspection and in-depth cooperation discussions. Mr. Mustafa's visit followed previous precise contact via the Google platform and multiple rounds of online communication. The client aimed to verify Shandong Lutong's production capability, product quality, and foreign trade service capacity on-site, laying the groundwork for subsequent batch procurement of Drive Axle products. During the inspection, both parties conducted comprehensive, in-depth exchanges on core topics such as customized development of Drive Axle products, batch supply cycles, establishment of overseas after-sales service systems, and joint expansion in regional markets. The negotiations were conducted in a positive and constructive atmosphere, culminating in consensus on several key cooperation terms and the signing of a preliminary Letter of Intent, solidifying the foundation for initiating a long-term, stable cooperative relationship.

As one of the benchmark enterprises in China's Drive Axle manufacturing sector, Shandong Lutong has been deeply committed to the Drive Axle R&D and production track since its establishment, accumulating over thirty years of industry experience. The company focuses on the R&D, production, and sales of three core product series: Engineering Machinery Drive Axles, Mining Machinery Drive Axles, and Agricultural Machinery Drive Axles. Located in the Shandong Feicheng High-tech Industrial Park, the company occupies an area exceeding 100 acres with five standardized production workshops. Its annual production capacity surpasses 50,000 units/sets of Drive Axle products, making it one of the few domestic Drive Axle manufacturers with full-process independent production capability. Relying on a relentless pursuit of excellence in quality control, continuous innovation in R&D strength, and a comprehensive global after-sales service network, the company's products not only cover over thirty domestic provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions but are also exported to numerous countries and regions worldwide, including Russia, Belarus, and Iran. This has established a favorable brand reputation and a stable clientele in the international Drive Axle market. Drawn by the company's reputation, Mr. Mustafa's visit focused specifically on the company's production and manufacturing capabilities, R&D innovation level, and core product competitiveness. He successively toured the company's core component machining workshop, final assembly workshop, R&D center, and product exhibition hall, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the company's overall strength.

In the core component machining workshop, accompanied by the Production Director, Mr. Mustafa observed the entire production process of key Drive Axle components. From the cutting and blanking of high-quality alloy steel and precision forging to critical processes like CNC machining, heat treatment, and surface treatment, he meticulously observed and inquired about every production stage. Dozens of internationally advanced production equipment, including CNC machining centers, intelligent welding robots, and high-precision grinding machines, operated at high speed within the workshop, realizing the automation, intelligence, and high precision of core component machining. This effectively ensures product consistency and stability. The Production Director explained to Mr. Mustafa: "Shandong Lutong always prioritizes product quality. We have established a full-process quality control system from raw material procurement to finished product dispatch. All raw materials are sourced from reputable domestic steel enterprises and undergo strict material testing. The machining precision tolerance for core components is controlled within 0.005 millimeters. Key processes are equipped with online inspection equipment to ensure every component meets design standards." Subsequently, Mr. Mustafa visited the final assembly workshop, where he observed the assembly processes of Engineering Machinery Drive Axles and Mining Machinery Drive Axles. Technical personnel provided detailed explanations of the assembly techniques, key technological highlights, and performance advantages. Upon learning that Shandong Lutong offers customized Drive Axle solutions tailored to specific application needs, especially regarding its independently developed Mining Machinery Drive Axles—which feature high-strength housing design, reinforced gear transmission structures, and efficient cooling systems to adapt to harsh working conditions in underground mining involving high loads, high dust, and strong impacts, with a service life over 30% longer than the industry average—Mr. Mustafa paused for closer observation, personally inspected product details, and offered high praise for the product's exquisite craftsmanship and stable performance: "We have deeply cultivated the Turkish mining machinery market for many years and deeply understand the importance of Mining Machinery Drive Axle reliability for equipment operation. Shandong Lutong's Mining Machinery Drive Axles fully meet our market demands in terms of structural design and performance, even exceeding our expectations." Furthermore, Mr. Mustafa visited the company's quality inspection center, gaining a detailed understanding of various testing procedures for Drive Axle products, including fatigue life tests, sealing tests, and load capacity tests, expressing full recognition of the company's stringent quality control system.

During the subsequent dedicated negotiation meeting, the Foreign Trade Department Manager of Shandong Lutong led the team in comprehensively presenting the company's foreign trade service capabilities and global market deployment achievements to the inspection delegation. The Foreign Trade Department Manager stated: "To precisely connect with global customer needs, the company has formed a professional foreign trade service team. Team members possess multiple years of foreign trade experience, are proficient in multiple languages including English, and can provide overseas clients with full-process bilingual services." Additionally, the foreign trade team elaborated on the company's overseas logistics distribution system and after-sales service network: "The company has established long-term partnerships with several internationally renowned logistics firms. We can choose various transportation modes like sea or air freight based on customer requirements to ensure fast and safe product delivery. Simultaneously, we have set up after-sales service points in key markets, staffed with professional maintenance technicians and sufficient spare parts, enabling rapid response after-sales repair services and effectively addressing customer concerns." During the negotiations, both parties delved into specific cooperation details. The Turkish delegation presented customization requirements for Engineering Machinery Drive Axles and Mining Machinery Drive Axles targeted at the Turkish market, including product compatibility with machine models, performance parameters, exterior design, and batch supply cycles. Shandong Lutong's technical and foreign trade teams provided professional on-site responses and committed to completing the preliminary design of the customized solution within one week for the delegation's review.

At the negotiation meeting, Mr. Mustafa delivered a speech, stating: "This visit to Shandong Lutong has given us a more comprehensive and deeper understanding of the company's overall strength. Every aspect—from the advanced production equipment and stringent quality control to the professional R&D team and comprehensive foreign trade service system—demonstrates the capability and commitment of an excellent Drive Axle manufacturer. Currently, Turkey is in a period of rapid development for infrastructure construction and mineral resource development, with strong market demand for engineering and mining machinery. As the core transmission component of mechanical equipment, Drive Axles possess immense market potential. Our company has extensive sales channels and a stable customer base in Turkey and has consistently sought high-quality, cost-effective Drive Axle suppliers. Through this inspection and negotiation, we believe Shandong Lutong fully meets our cooperation requirements. Particularly, the company's Engineering Machinery Drive Axles and Mining Machinery Drive Axles can effectively adapt to the needs of the Turkish market in terms of quality and performance. We look forward to formalizing cooperation with Shandong Lutong soon, introducing high-quality Drive Axle products to the Turkish market. Simultaneously, leveraging our local resources, we aim to assist Shandong Lutong in further expanding into Central and Eastern European markets, achieving mutually beneficial outcomes." Furthermore, Mr. Mustafa invited the Shandong Lutong team to visit Turkey at an appropriate time to conduct on-site market investigation, gain a deeper understanding of customer needs, and establish a more solid foundation for the smooth progress of subsequent cooperation.

The General Manager of Shandong Lutong expressed gratitude for Mr. Mustafa's recognition, stating: "Shandong Lutong has always adhered to the development philosophy of 'Quality as the Foundation, Customer First, Global Deployment.' Over the years, we have continuously invested in R&D, constantly enhancing product competitiveness and production/manufacturing standards. As a core component of equipment like engineering and mining machinery, the quality of the Drive Axle is directly related to the equipment's operational efficiency and service life. The company persistently maintains high standards and strict requirements in controlling every production stage, committed to providing global customers with the highest quality Drive Axle products and solutions. This negotiation with Mr. Mustafa represents an important opportunity for the company to expand into Central and Eastern European markets. As a key market in the region with favorable geographical location and immense potential, cooperation with Turkish clients will further improve the company's global market deployment. In the future, the company will continuously increase investment in overseas markets and constantly optimize the foreign trade service system. On one hand, we will accelerate the R&D process for new products like new energy Drive Axles and intelligent Drive Axles to meet global market demands for green and intelligent equipment. On the other hand, we will further improve the overseas after-sales service network, enhance service response speed, and provide global customers with more efficient and professional services. We firmly believe that through joint efforts, both parties can achieve complementary advantages and mutual benefit, jointly exploring broader market space." The General Manager also accepted Mr. Mustafa's invitation, stating that the company would arrange for a team to visit Turkey in the near future to gain an in-depth understanding of the local market situation and customer needs, promoting the swift implementation of cooperation.

This on-site inspection by the Turkish client not only demonstrated Shandong Lutong's strong capabilities and favorable international reputation in the Drive Axle manufacturing field but also laid an important foundation for the company to further expand overseas markets and deepen international cooperation. Hereby, Shandong Lutong sincerely welcomes OEMs, distributors, and partners from major global engineering machinery, agricultural machinery, mining machinery, and other related fields to visit the company for inspections and cooperation discussions. The company will adopt an open and inclusive attitude, advancing hand-in-hand with global clients. Relying on its own R&D strength, production advantages, and comprehensive foreign trade service system, Shandong Lutong will provide partners with customized Drive Axle solutions, stable product supply, and high-quality after-sales service. We believe that within the context of globalized cooperation, through both parties' deep cooperation and joint efforts, we can jointly withstand market risks, seize industry development opportunities, jointly explore the global market, and jointly create new brilliance for the Drive Axle industry! In the future, Shandong Lutong will continue to deeply cultivate the Drive Axle field, continuously innovating and breaking through, committed to becoming a globally leading Drive Axle solution provider, contributing Chinese strength to promoting the high-quality development of global industries such as engineering and mining machinery.